We are proud to announce the birth of the EGD Collective, a nonprofit organization focused on increasing accessibility within the games industry through affordable education based in NYC. 
Our official launch party is being held at OS NYC, a brand new gaming venue in Manhattan, on September 8th from 3-9PM. Free entrance, giveaways, and game demos from local developers. For $10 you have unlimited access to the LAN center, consoles, board games, and D&D; campaigns all night, and hosting SSBU, TFT, Overwatch FFA, and Tekken 7 tournaments for an additional entry fee (prize pool scaled to participant numbers). All proceeds go to support an up-and-coming venue and our continued operation. RSVP on Eventbrite ahead of time for a free raffle ticket!
​STAGE SCHEDULE3:00 - Doors Open
3:45 - Tournament & D&D; Registration Ends
4:00 - Developer Set 1 (TBA)5:00 - Developer Set 2 (TBA)
6:00 - Developer Set 3 (TBA)
7:00 - Why Are We Here? - Panel with the founders8:00 - Tournament Finals
------Founded in 2019, the Esports and Game Design Collective (EGD) is a nonprofit organization that works to increase the accessibility of the games industry in NYC through affordable education and public programming. The EGD advances a diverse, rapidly growing industry and supports all who care for, study, and work in games. Learn more at www.egdcollective.org